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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,244.79, 650,404.78 and 333,664.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,244.79, 650,404.78 and 333,664.63 is: 499,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,244.79 : 650,404.78 = 333,664.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,244.79/650,404.78 = 333,664.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,244.79x = 650,404.78 × 333,664.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,244.79x = 217,017,070,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,017,070,268.93/434,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,757.45

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